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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.53, 403.75 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.53, 403.75 and 168.28 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.53 : 403.75 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.53/403.75 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.53x = 403.75 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.53x = 67,941.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,941.03/292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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